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The BNPL provider is racking up partners in a major expansion push before its now-delayed IPO

The transition risks alienating customers who are frustrated by the app or uncomfortable with the AI surveillance tech

The BNPL provider is taking the lead on credit reporting as the industry waits for regulatory clarity

The card network is positioning itself at the forefront of the crypto payments space, centered on stablecoins

Budgeting concerns, high interest rates, and other factors are pushing the generation to alternatives.

The stablecoin giant is exploring plans to launch a US-specific token and POS solution

Most consumers aren鈥檛 using BNPL frequently enough to make it cost effective

Retail media鈥檚 rapid growth has spurred nonretail verticals to harness their first-party data to fuel their own commerce media networks. Retail media spending still dominates the commerce media landscape, but distinct challenger cohorts are finding their footing.

To compete, fintech still must measure up against regulated and consumer-favorite card-linked installment plans.

Agent Pay could transform the payments experience for consumers with hyperpersonalized recommendations

Market instability as well as concerns over an economic slowdown as a result of President Trump鈥檚 tariffs are making the BNPL player pause its plans

The tie-up can help Affirm鈥檚 strategy of building out its debit card to grow its overall payments volume

The P2P player was able to make this pivot thanks to the success of its integration in banks鈥� apps, which currently lead to 98% of its transactions

Many may turn to BNPL to make these purchases, providing a growth opportunity for providers

Chile is the fourth-largest retail ecommerce market by total sales and will be the No. 4 fastest-growing digital economy in Latin America. Understanding Chile鈥檚 11.0 million digital buyers is essential for brands and retailers looking to capitalize on this resurging ecommerce market.鈥�

Sezzle faces an uphill battle competing against larger players like Affirm and Klarna

Banks are competing with digital wallet ecosystems for a growing mountain of mobile P2P payment volume. For Zelle, volume growth helps its bank partners beat back disintermediation threats by directly engaging P2P customers. For fintech competitors, P2P growth can translate to embedded finance revenues鈥攅ven among teens.

Argentina's ongoing macroeconomic challenges and triple-digit inflation rates have curbed online consumer spending. However, pockets of growth opportunities still exist.

But the solution may struggle to gain traction given consumers鈥� unreadiness to adopt the technology

The agency wants to rework the rules to address banks' concerns. We look at what it would mean for open banking adoption in the US.

Understanding the nuances of how and where Mexico鈥檚 67.5 million digital buyers spend their money online is key for brands and retailers to succeed in this thriving ecommerce market.鈥�

The partnership will help Affirm compete with rival Klarna, which already has a large European presence

Growing in new markets can offset potential losses from increasing POS competition

BNPL credit reporting has been hotly debated, but Affirm argues it will help consumers build credit